Hensel triumphs: VfL Wolfsburg's Player of the Month for December!

Hensel triumphs: VfL Wolfsburg's Player of the Month for December!

On the last day of 2025 there will be news from the world of football that will particularly delight VfL Wolfsburg fans. The VfL Academy has chosen the best young players of December, and the results couldn't be more exciting. Pharell Hensel, a promising U19 central midfielder, took first place and was crowned player of the month. Hensel not only impressed with his Bundesliga debut in Frankfurt, but also showed impressive leadership qualities during the DFB Cup quarter-finals for the A-Juniors against Heidenheim, which particularly justified his nomination. VfL Wolfsburg reports that Hensel stands out from the crowd with his exceptional talent and determination.

Second place in the monthly ranking goes to Pepe Ullrich, who plays for the U16. The attacking midfielder has stood out for his consistent performances and his goal threat in the final third. His nomination for the DFB U16 winter training camp is another sign of his potential and shows that he is a player to keep an eye on next year. VfL Wolfsburg emphasizes that Ullrich is not only talented, but also a team player who takes responsibility.

The best of December

Third place is occupied by Elias Hernandez Soler, another U17 attacking midfielder. Hernandez impressed with a strong performance in the cup game against VfB Oldenburg and showed the winning mentality that can make the difference in crucial moments. With his commitment and his style of play, he has established himself as an important part of the youth department.

• Platz 3: Elias Hernandez Soler (U17) – Starke Leistung im Pokalspiel.
• Platz 2: Pepe Ullrich (U16) – Konstante Leistungen und nominierte für DFB-U16.
• Platz 1: Pharell Hensel (U19) – Spieler des Monats mit Leadership-Qualitäten.

Looking back at the previous winners of the VfL Academy, we see promising talents who have distinguished themselves through their performances in the last few months. The last month has once again proven that VfL Wolfsburg's youth academy is doing a really good job and producing the next generation of football stars. In November, Paul Gruner was named Player of the Month, while in October Alexej Yevtschuk took home the award. VfL Wolfsburg has obviously retained a good knack for promoting talent.

The development of the Bundesliga

The Bundesliga itself promotes talent through various awards that have been presented by EA SPORTS since the 2018/19 season. This is done through a two-stage selection process that takes into account both individual performance data and the votes of fans and experts. Players such as RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku and Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry have benefited from this recognition in the past. As part of this system, there is also the Bundesliga Rookie Award, which offers talented newcomers a platform to prove themselves. Wikipedia mentioned that this award not only benefits the talent, but also contributes to the improvement of the league.

With Hensel's award, the expectations of the VfL boys are rising, and the fans are hoping for many more highlights in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. A look back shows that Wolfsburg has been able to shine with outstanding talent in the past - and the future promises to be even more exciting.